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Massachusetts
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 14, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Massachusetts, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Updates and Information website, COVID-19 State of Emergency resources or MassTrac's list of bills related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Description of Program and Relief
Expedited Credentialing Procedures for Licensed Independent Practitioners & Expedited Transfers of Licensed Clinical Staff Among Facilities
Description of Program and Relief
All hospitals and facilities licensed or operated by the Department of Public Health (DPH) have been directed immediately to implement expedited credentialing procedures in order to process applications from licensed independent practitioners seeking to practice at the hospital during the period of the Governor’s declared public health emergency.
During the period of the Governor’s declared public health emergency, all licensed clinical staff—including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, respiratory technicians, and licensed independent practitioners—who are employed by or work at any facility regulated by the DPH are authorized to work at any other such facility. A facility sending staff to another is required to confirm that the personnel records for staff members contain evidence of (i) any required license or registration; (ii) the seasonal influenza vaccine or individual declination; and (iii) completion of any required Criminal Offender Record Information check.
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Department of Public Health
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
None in addition to those mentioned above.
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
Not applicable
List of Additional Information
The relevant order can be found here:
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